Jerusalem

Israel, US sign agreement for permanent American embassy site in Jerusalem

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 - 12:28 GMT

The agreement was signed by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee during a ceremony in Jerusalem.

Egypt condemns Al-Aqsa Mosque incursions, escalating Israeli violations in Jerusalem, West Bank

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 - 05:59 GMT

Egypt strongly condemned the repeated incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli settlers under police protection on Monday, calling the actions a violation of the legal and historical status quo of occupied Jerusalem.

Egypt, 14 countries jointly condemn Somaliland move to open embassy in Jerusalem

Sun, 24 May 2026 - 11:20 GMT

The foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Türkiye, Pakistan, Indonesia, Djibouti, Somalia, Palestine, Oman, Sudan, Yemen, Lebanon and Mauritania denounced the move in a joint statement on Sunday.

Egypt condemns ‘Somaliland’ move to open alleged embassy in Jerusalem

Thu, 21 May 2026 - 10:31 GMT

The Egyptian foreign ministry said in a statement that the move represents a blatant violation of international law and relevant international legitimacy resolutions, and a direct infringement on the legal and historical status of Jerusalem.

Egypt, major Muslim nations condemn Israeli restrictions on Al-Aqsa, Holy Sepulchre access

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 - 10:38 GMT

Foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar denounced ongoing Israeli restrictions on Muslim and Christian worship in occupied Jerusalem in a Monday statement.

Al-Azhar condemns continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque gates during Ramadan

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 - 05:40 GMT

Al-Azhar condemns continued closure of Al-Aqsa gates during Ramadan, urging action to protect worshippers’ access.

Arab League rejects all forms of displacement of Palestinians

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 - 11:22 GMT

The Arab League Council on Wednesday affirmed its categorical rejection of any form of displacement of the Palestinian people from their land, as well as any attempts to alter the demographic composition of the Gaza Strip or the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.

Egypt slams approval of 3.4K settlement units near East Jerusalem

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 - 12:50 GMT

Egypt has condemned “in the strongest terms” the Israeli approval of constructing 3,400 settlement units in the vicinity of occupied East Jerusalem.

Egypt condemns call by extremist Israeli group to bomb Aqsa mosque

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 - 10:02 GMT

Egypt denounced on Monday calls by Israeli settlement organizations calling for the bombing of Al Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of Rock in Al Quds (East Jerusalem).

Egypt condemns Israel’s closure of UNRWA schools in al-Quds

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 - 12:31 GMT

Egypt condemned on Wednesday Israel’s closure of six UNRWA schools in al-Quds (the occupied East Jerusalem), stressing that this step constitutes a flagrant and unacceptable violation of international law.

Egypt condemns confiscation of land housing UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 - 09:57 GMT

The statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned about Israel's frequent and persistent attempts to bring an end to the agency's activities.

Egypt condemns breaking into Aqsa Mosque by Israeli ministers, Knesset members

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 - 11:46 GMT

Early on Tuesday, far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir led 2,250 Israelis into the mosque, and performed prayers marking a Jewish holiday.

Egypt welcomes UNESCO's decision to keep Palestinian sites on List of World Heritage in Danger

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 - 12:58 GMT

The decision was made Tuesday during its 46th session that was held in New Delhi.

Egypt welcomes ICJ’s advisory opinion on Israeli’s practices in Palestine

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 - 09:46 GMT

Egypt welcomed Friday an advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice on the legal consequences of Israeli policies and practices in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem.

More than 60K Palestinian worshipers perform Eid al-Fitr Prayer in Aqsa Mosque

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 06:40 GMT

More than 60 thousand worshipers performed Eid al-Fitr prayers in the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, despite the restrictions imposed by the occupation.

Fatah Movement delegation brief Egypt's FM on humanitarian, security conditions in Palestinian territories

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 12:51 GMT

Minister Shokry was also briefed on the unprecedented Israeli violations and restrictions on Palestinians in Jerusalem and worshippers in Al Aqsa Mosque.

Israel kills 69 in Eastern Jerusalem, storms into Nour El Shams Refugee Camp: Palestinian Foreign Ministry

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 - 12:20 GMT

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned Thursday that the prolongement of war gives sufficient time for Israel to destroy Gaza Strip.

11 journalists killed in Gaza, 20 injured and 2 missed: Palestinian Journalists Syndicate

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 - 12:55 GMT

The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate announced on Monday that as a result of the escalated situation in Gaza Strip, 11 journalists were killed, more than 20 others were injured, and 2 are missed.

Al Qahera News channel condemns attack on its crew in Jerusalem by Israeli forces

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 - 03:43 GMT

Al Qahera News Channel condemned Israeli forces' attack on its staff in the occupied Jerusalem while performing their duties in broadcasting live and sending images that show the Israeli crimes in the Holy City.

Scores of settlers storm Al Aqsa Mosque under protection of Israeli occupation troops

Wed, 17 May 2023 - 02:10 GMT

Israeli settlers broke into the mosque from Bab al-Maghariba Gate, performed Talmudic rituals and carried out provocative tours in the environs of the mosque, the sources added.

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